The Peru Gazette

On April 27 at 9:45 a.m., Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) responded to reports of a possible alligator sitting at Steinmetz Park in Schenectady. The ECOs canvassed the park for signs of an alligator and found none. With the aid of binoculars, the responding officers observed a large common snapping turtle with a 16-inch carapace/shell just […]

Source: Ravens, Crows and Wolves: A harmonious group – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: New York’s plastic bag ban effectively on hold for now | NCPR News

Town of Keeseville – Essex County On April 11, Forest Ranger Sarah Bode cited two rock climbers for Failure to Obey a DEC sign. The tickets were written to a 31-year-old man from Bernardsville, New Jersey, and a 32-year-old woman from New York City for climbing closed routes on Poke O Moonshine. DEC wildlife staff […]

Source: Earth Day: 50 Years On – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Public, private campgrounds closed through April 30 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Encourages Homeowners to Practice Sustainable Lawn Care to Protect State Waterbodies New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced launch of the state’s annual “Look for the Zero” public awareness campaign that encourages homeowners to go phosphorus-free when using lawn fertilizer. DEC is encouraging consumers to review bag labels for […]

Source: Air Guard base contributes to PFAS contamination in the Winooski River – VTDigger

Hunters in New York Harvested More than 224,000 Deer in 2019-20 DEC Tested More than 2,600 Deer and Continues to Find No Evidence of CWD The 2019 estimated deer take includes 103,787 antlerless deer and 120,403 antlered bucks. Statewide, this represents a nine percent decrease in antlerless harvest and a six percent increase in buck […]

Source: DEC and State Parks Encourage Responsible Recreation During COVID-19 Public Health Crisis

Source: Trash Hauling Continues | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

In advance of New York’s ban on single-use plastic bags, which went into effect March 1, DEC hosted eight BYOBagNY (Bring Your Own Bag New York) events across the state, including the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, Watertown Urban Mission, Town of Plattsburgh, Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Feeding Westchester Food Bank, […]

DEC Releases Draft New York State Forest Action Plan Plan Available for Public Comment through April 3 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of the draft New York State Forest Action Plan for public review and comment. The State Forest Action Plan is a 10-year strategic plan for […]

Ausable River logjam at Ausable Point today. The river isn’t blocked. It’s flowing slowly.

Annual Burn Ban Has Decreased Spring Wildfires 42.6 Percent Since 2009 Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning will begin March 16 and run through May 14. With spring approaching, DEC is reminding residents […]

Source: Vermicomposting: Making Black Gold – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Zebra mussel larvae found in state’s largest hatchery – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: The Plastic Bag Ban: What It Means For You – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Breaking: Illegal Adirondack resort fined $438k, ordered to shut down | NCPR News

Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County is holding an informative workshop titled What You Should Know About Ticks on Thursday, March 19 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at our office located at 6064 State Route 22, Suite 5 in Plattsburgh. Ticks are a widespread problem in the North Country.  These vectors of disease require us to be vigilant […]

Source: Monster CNY solar farm would replace corn and soybeans with power for 30,000 homes – syracuse.com

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from the backcountry. Town of Clifton St. Lawrence County Wilderness Rescue: On Feb. […]

Source: Tim Rowland On The Plastic Bag Ban – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Studies Examine Role of Boating In Invasives Spread – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Rome Fish Hatchery Contaminated With Zebra Mussels – – The Adirondack Almanack